Thursday, July 17, 2008

TP1-13

Summer vacation plans
I have a lot of my summer vacation plans. The most important is to go to the Minnesota of America. This is home stay program one month. I am really looking forward to it! I wanted to studied abroad long tine ago. I want to there learn cultures, study English, make many friends. I really exciting so I can’t wait to go there. I am sure that that experience is able to wonderful for me. Next, I return America, I want to hang out my friends. Maybe I will go to the sea many times. Also I want to meet my grand mother and grand father. They live in far place from my house. I will go there to meet them, so by my driving. [128words]

Sunday, July 13, 2008

***Costume Drive***


Hello! There was a bid event for my circle. It is a costume drive. We can wear that we want to something. I wear a pink dress. I did cat costume last summer. There were many kind of costume people. It was so funny;) For example, bear(like a リラックマ) , wedding dress, baseball costume, cats, kindergarten, strange man, boy was disguise in women’s clothes, high school uniform, Pikachuu and so on. We went to the sea in Amakusa! That before, we had to pass for some orders. Mt team’s order were “ Take a picture of elephant in Ezu lake.” And “Borrow a summer song in THUTAYA.” And “ Take a Purikura in Uto moll.” We couldn’t find well. Finally we could find it! Next, we went to THUTAYA. I was so abashed because we were saw a lot of people. Maybe we were so rare parson for them.haha After that, we took a Prikura. We arrived the sea at last. I have wanted to go to the see! I really delighted! I was enjoying swim, playing beach volleyball. Also we did BBQ. I ate many meats and vegetables! It was so delicious. After that, I ate a shaved ice. It flavor was strawberry. It makes me happy. I like it. When we returning to home, we was enjoying chat with my friends. Today was soooo good day! But I was soooo tired...I want to sleep! I am looking forward to it next summer! [250words]

Friday, July 11, 2008

My palns...*

2008.07.11
Hello everyone.
The day come soon that I go to the Minnesota!! I am really looking forward to going there.

I will talk about What I going to do before leaving? ... First, I must study English vocabulary. Because, I don't know many English words. I memorize at least ten English words everyday. Second, I try to speak with exchange students by going to the English lounge in my free time. I also try to speak English with my Japanese friends, if it is possible.
Next, I will talk about What am I going to do during in the program... First, I went to speak English with a lot of people. So I try to talk about many things with mu host family. I also want to help them. For example, I can help cook dishes, wash the dishes and clean rooms. Anyway, I want to talk in English! I want to be speak English with fluency. So, I also want to talk with Japanese friends in English!! We will able to skill up ability of English conversation. Also, I will teach Japanese culture. I can do penmanship. I have learned for 8 years. This is beautiful Japanese culture I think.
Finally, I will talk about What am I going to do after the program.... I want to try to with exchange students. So I want to check my English ability. Also I will receive new exchange students. I will be host family for them. I am really looking forward it! I want to continue to study English because, I don't want to forget what I learned. I will review my Minnesota's life! So I will try TOEFL and TOIEC tests.

I want to do ALL things in my plans I think. [292words]

Thursday, July 10, 2008

My younger friends!

Hello :) How are you today? Today was very hot day! Rainy season has gone! I will talk about my good younger friends! Look at this picture. The boys are my younger friend. They are freshman! I got to know them at the party before they enter this collage. After that, they entered this school. We became a friend! I like them very much, because they are very interesting and funny! haha
The left of the picture parson is soooo funny. His nickname is Maico~! It is so match for him. He is majoring economy of international. He has a nice character. His tall is short but he has an arrogant manner.haha Sometimes I got angry for his behavior but I forgive him. He always says some jokes. His jokes make me laugh :)
The right of the picture parson is so impudence but actually he is a steady young man. The after thing is good point of him I think. His nickname is Jun, but actually he has another name. haha He is majoring in English. He has a one's opinion. Sometimes he say a saucy thing.... Then I say him "Don't give me any of your cheek!"haha Also he is a hard worker.
We always talk together when we meet somewhere. We take a political science. When after the class, we enjoying talk together. We are good friend from now on.
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Tanavata☆




2008.07.07

Hi!! Today was the Star Festival!! Do you know it?? This is traditional Japanese festival! I wrote a oblong card " I hope My Minnesota's life become wonderful!!"
I went to the downtown with my friends after the school. Before that, we went to shrine for homage and to buy talisman. There are many doves in this shrine. I was amazing. So we prayed. After that, we went to downtown by walk. Today was so hot... We really tired. We arrived at downtown finally. First, we went to cloth shop. The shop did special sale! My friend brought a pink shirt but I didn’t buy anything because, I could not find good one. Next, we went to stationery shop. Why I went to there, we went to gifts of Japanese for my host family in Minnesota! There are many traditional Japanese some things. For example, a floding fan, a lot of beautiful Japanese pictures, wind ball, kaleidoscope, fans and so on. We each chose the gifts. I brought a kaleidoscope for my host sister. And I broughtthe fan whish draw beautiful Japanese woman. I hope they will glad to get it! After that, we went to Parco. We looked for some clothes. I wanted to bikine, but it was very expensive for me… we felt so tired because, we walked a long distance. We wanted to take a rest. So we decided to go to the Mac! I ate a vanilla shake and flied potatoes. It made me happy. We enjoyed chatting for a long time. We talked about a lot of things. Girl’s talk was so interesting I thinkJWe could relax. After that ,my friend drove back to my house. Today was so tired but good day!
Have a sweet dream. Bye!
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MAIL:)

I GOD A MAIL. from host sister Miah!
Hey Aya! Thanks so much for your email! I was happy to get it! I enjoy shopping and eating sweets a lot! I really love ice cream! There are some very good ice cream places in Minnesota! We will bring you to them sometime! My mom also makes delicious desserts! I like Japanese sweets, ramon, and rice, but I do not like fish! I love many kinds of animals, but I love horses the most! Maybe when you are here you can pet General. He is a very nice horse and he doesn't bite! Your dog looks very nice! How old is she? When you come to Minnesota I will show you some of my drawings. Do you like art? What kinds of things would you like to do when you come here? Thanks again for your email! Love <3,>
I SENT A MAIL.
Hello Miah. ☆
Thank you for your email. I was happy to get it too.
I am looking forward to eating some ice creams in Minnesota!! Also I want to eat that makes delicious desserts by your mother.
You like Japanese foods don't you? I will cook some Japanese foods sometime! Of course, I will except fish. haha My lovely dog Betty is three years old. She is very friendly. I like art too. but I am not good at it. I am looking forward to see the pictures which you draw.
When I will go Minnesota, I want to go a lot of places and I want to make friends!
I am sorry if my English have mistakes.
Have fun your trip!
Love,Ayaka[128words]

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

MAIL:)

I GOD A MAIL! from my host sister Kailene.
Hi, Aya!
Miah and I are switching days to email so you don't have so many emails to answer...
Yes, Yellowstone is a very beautiful place! However, it is very big and takes a lot of time to drive around. Today, we drove for maybe 8 hours and didn't even see half of the park!! I was disappointed because we didn't see any bears....
Yes, I am very interested in Japan! In the future, I hope to live in Japan~
Haha, well I think Japanese boys are very cute, so if you could bring me anything with pictures of Japanese boys, I would be happy... heehee
I like a lot of Japanese dramas, but my favorites are Liar Game, Hana Yori Dango, Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, Gokusen, 1 Litre of Tears, and Absolute Boyfriend. When I get back from vacation, I will try to watch the Hana Yori Dango Final on the internet.
What have you been doing recently??
Love,
Kailene

I SEND A MAIL.
Hello. Kailene. Thank you for youe mail.
Can you see any bears in Yellowstone? It is great! I hope you can see the bears next time.
Do you want to live in Japan? Have tou been to Japan before? If you came to Japan, I will guide you in Kumamoto of Japan.
You like Japanese boys! haha... Many Japanese boys are manly I think. I will bring some pictures of Japanese boys. Especially do you have favorite Japanese performer or singer?
You know a lot of Japanese dramas! I was surprised. I like Hana Yori Dango. I want to see the movie!
Recently I study hard because I have to pass exams next week. And I am preparing to go to the Minnesota!
Have fun your trip!
Love,
Ayaka [133words]

I GOD A MAIL.
Hiii~
Yep, there are many animals at Yellowstone. However, bears are pretty rare, so we probably won't see any. On our trip, we saw elk, deer, buffalo, and ground squirrels. Earlier, when we were in the Black Hills, we saw antelope and big horned sheep, too.
I have maaannny favorite Japanese performers! I will tell you my favorites and you can surprise me. My favorites are Koike Teppei, Matsuda Shota, Ikuta Toma, Yamashita Tomohisa, Matsumoto Jun, and Tanaka Koki. Heehee
I have heard that there are many exams in Japanese college... is this true? What kinds of exams must you take?

Kailene

I SEND A MAIL.
Hello Kailene!!I watched some pictures of your trip! Yellowstone is very beautiful place!!
You have many favorite Japanese performers!! They are very popular performers in Japan. I like Ikuta Touma too. He is cool doesn't he?haha We will able to talk about Japanese dramas and performers .
I have to English exams!! For example, speaking test, writing test, reading test, Listening test and so on;<>
Are you majoring in Japanese? How do you understand in Japanese?
Love,
A
yaka [82words]


BR1-12


Book review
I will talk about my book review. I read this book . This book’s title was “ The Magic Porridge Pot.” The reasons why I choose this book are First, I like this title. Second, this book’s cover is nice. This book’s story was there ware a little girl and her mother. They were poor and had no money for food. One day a little girl met old man. She gave him her cracker. So he gave her a magic pot. It can make a lot of foods. The factor of a magic pot, a lot of things happens. This story was so interesting for me. I want to get a magic pot. If I get it, I will make a lot of sweets! haha So I will eat to much them. Please read this book! [138words]

TP1-12

What I think about blogging
I will talk about my blog. I have to write own’s blog. So at first, I couldn’t write it. We have to write in English. It was difficult for me to write it. But I could be writing little by little. I write my blog, diary, book review, movie review, self-introduction, favorite music and so on. I enjoy writing my blog. I also like to read my friend’s blog. Sometimes I put some pictures. For example, my pet, my friend, beautiful scenery. I think that my blog is good space that expresses me. I don’t afraid wrong words, I continue to write my Blog![106words]

BR1-11


Book review
I read this book; this book’s title was “A New House for Mole and Mouse.” Why I choose this book, I like animalsJ This book’s story was a mole and mice make a new house! They do a lot of actions. This book was too easy for me but I like this book. Because, this story was so funny and interested! The mole is smart and the mouse is funny. I like both of character. If you have a time, please read this book! I am sure that you will not regret.[94words]

MAIL:)

I GOD A MAIL> from my host sister Kaline.
Hi Ayaka!

I could check my mail again today, and was so happy to get your email!
Yellowstone has a lot of nature and wildlife, and it's very beautiful! When you come, maybe we could show you pictures of our trip!
Maybe we could play a little piano together! Actually, my part-time job is teaching piano, so we could have fun together.
I actually listen mostly to Japanese music. I like Johnny's bands a lot, but my favorites are WaT, Arashi, Kinki Kids, News, Orange Range.... I like many more! I also watch Japanese TV Drama on the internet a lot... do you watch many drama?
I'm so excited for your stay! Say hello to your family for me, too, ok?

Kailene

I SEND A MAIL> for my host sister Kaliene.
Hi ! Kailene.
I was so happy to get your email too.
I am looking forward to seeing pictures of their trip. Yellowstone is very beautiful place, isn't it? I want to go there someday.
You are interested in Japan. I really glad. Do you want to bring anything from Japan?? Please tell me.
I don't know about Johnny's bands. I will try to listen it.
WaT, Arashi, Kinki Kids, News, Orange Range are very popular singers in Japan.
I watch Japanese dramas but recently I can't watch... because I have no time.
What Japanese dramas do you like?
I am looking forward to your mail. Bye!
Love, Ayaka
[118words]

Thursday, July 3, 2008

MAIL:)

I GOT A MAIL ! from my host family.

Konnichiwa~
Kailene (keiriin) de~su! Ima, Yellowstone tte iu tokoro no hoteru ni tometteru... yellowstone shitteru ka naa...
How are you? I'm your host sister Kailene~ I'm 17 years old, and I'm studying Japanese... maybe you could teach me a little? Haha...
I'm sooo excited for you to stay with us! Right now, we are on vacation.... but today I could access the internet, so I decided to email you!
I read your profile.. you like to sing? I play the piano, so maybe we could sing together, ok? Do you like American or Japanese music? I listen to a lot of Japanese music to help my studying....
What other kinds of things do you like to know?
I look forward to your email~
Kailene
PS-Do you have Skype?

I SENT A MAIL !

Dear Kailene
Konnichiwa Kailene ~~ Thank you for your mail.Your Japanese is great! I was really surprised. Are you enjoying your trip?? I know about Yellowstone a little.
I can teach Japanese you maybe... but I am not good at speaking English;
I like to sing. So I can play the piano a little. I can play "for Elise" of Beethoven.I like American and Japanese music too. but I really don't know American music so I want to know a lot.What kind of Japanese music do you like? If you want, I will bring CDs or MDs of Japanese music. ♪
I am sorry I don't have Skype. Please email me again if you find the time. Please say hallo to your family.
Sincerely,Ayaka [128words]

It's ME!

MAIL:)


I GOT A MAIL! for my host sister Miah!*

Hello Aya! Let me tell you a bit about myself! My name is Miah, and I am 14 years old. I will turn 15 on August 8th, when you are here! After my birthday, I will take a test. If I pass the test, I will be able to drive with my mom or dad in the car! Does it seem like a very young age to drive? I have many hobbies such as playing piano, drawing pictures, and riding horses. I have played piano for a little more than 7 years. I do not always like to practice playing it, but I am still glad that I take piano lessons. Someday, I hope to be as good as Kailene! :) I enjoy drawing pictures of many kinds of animals, and I really like to draw horses! Every Tuesday, I ride a horse named General. I do not own him, but I go to a riding stable and ride him there. Sometime, I will send you a photo of him, he is CUTE! When you are here, someday you can watch me ride him! What are your hobbies? Have you ridden a horse before? What are your favorite foods? Please tell me about yourself and ask me questions! :) Love, Miah <3
I SENT A MAIL.
Hello Miah!! Thank you for your mail :) I was so happy to get your mail. I will talk about myself. I am a twenty years old. My hobbies are shopping, listening to music, singing songs, play with my dog and trip. My favorite foods are sweets. Especially I like ice cream and chocolate. Do you like sweets? I want to eat American sweet. ☆Have you ever eaten Japanese foods? If you have favorite Japanese foods, Please tell me. I have never ridden a horse. I am looking forward to seeing General ! Do you like animals, don't you? I like animals too. I have a dog.Attached is a photo of my lovely dog Betty. Please look it:) I want to see pictures of you draw. I am looking forward to meeting you! Love, Ayaka. [140words]

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

MAIL:)


Dear falls family
Hello I'm Ayaka.
Thank you very much for your long mail and the nice photo of your family and house. You don't know how happy I was get them.
Your family and house is wonderful. I am really looking forward to meeting them.

I want to go Minnesota right away!.
Your children are very cute.
I want to be a good friend them! Please say hallo to all your family for me.

I am deeply sorry to hear the sad news of your pet. Your dog Buddy's death is so sad.
I will talk about my pet. I have a toy poodle too. Her name is Betty.
I like her very much. Attached is a photo of her. Please look at this photo.
If you will have another dog before I go to your house, I want to see the photo.

I understood your trip. If you get a time, please send me a mail. I am waiting to your mail.
Have a good trip!!

Sincerely,
Ayaka
[170words]

TP1-11


All about my keitai
I will talk about my Keitai. I am uesng to SH902is. The kind of keitai is Docomo. Docomo is a famous keitai company in Japan. I have used this keitai about for two years. Recent keitai have a lot of functions. I am amazing that I knew about it. For example, They can use overseas. watching TV and so on. I want to change new one! My keitai can not use at overseas. I want to ues at overseas because I am going to America in this summer. I am planning to buy new keitai. What kind of keitai do you have? [104words]

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

MAIL:)

This is interchange with my host family.
I am going to attach it from now on. Because these are my treasure. ☆*

TO Mrs. Falls

Hello!! My name is Ayaka Kanehara. Please call me Aya. I'm twenty years old. How do you do, Mike and Terri .Thank you for inviting for me. I am a little worried because I am not very good in English. I am not good at speaking English but I want to speak English! I'm looking forward to seeing you.
I have a question. How many people do you have in your family and do you have a pet?
Sincerely,
Ayaka
[106words]




I GOT A MAIL!! from Mrs. Falls

Hello from the Falls family in Minnesota!

Dear Ayaka,

Thank you for your email. We are looking forward to your visit to America.

Here is a little information about our family. Mike works for Travelers Insurance Company. Terri is a full time homemaker. Kailey is 17 years old and is a full-time student at the University of Minnesota. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Minnesota.

Miah is almost 15 years old. She attends Andover High School and also takes some classes at home. Carre is 5 years old and will begin going to Meadow Creek Christian School in September.

We had a toy poodle named Buddy for over 13 years, but he became sick and died in his sleep about 1 month ago. We are planning on getting another dog sometime soon.

We are leaving for a two week vacation tomorrow (Saturday June 28th). We will be driving to Mount Rushmore in the State of South Dakota (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Rushmore )and Yellowstone National Park ( http://www.nps.gov/yell/) in Wyoming and Montana. We will be returning home on Sunday July 13th. If we get the chance, we will email you while we are on vacation. If we can't email you while we are on vacation, we will email you when we get back home.

Attached is a photo of our family that was taken last September. Also attached are photos of our home in Andover, Minnesota. You will have your own room when you stay with us.

We are looking forward to meeting you! We are sure you will enjoy your stay! Please email us again if you find the time.

Mike, Terri, Kailey, Miah and Carre

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Hard days..


07.01
Hello~~Today start in July!! SUMMER coming soon! I really like summer. I am so exciting. I want to hang out with my friends. I want to go to the see!!!!!
BUT.... I can't because I have to do things a lot. For example, I have to a lot of homework, to write my blog and book review, to study some exams and to prepare to go Minnesota and so on.

My favorite time is lunch t time. I ate lunch with my friends. This time makes me relax and happy. I really like them because they always cheer up to me.

I want to time a lot! I think..."TIME IS MONEY".
I will do my best.. Please help me!![120words]